'Make in India' Wave: BMW Motorrad to Assemble Bikes Locally
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With the growing popularity of the 'Make in India' campaign, it isn't surprising to see automotive manufacturers to join the bandwagon. As far as bike manufacturers are concerned, while Harley-Davidson, Triumph and Kawasaki are already making some of their products in India, Benelli is set to follow in their path. And according to Autocar India, BMW Motorrad will soon add its name to the list too.
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Though BMW Motorrad is yet to enter India officially, the report claims the company is looking at locally assembling the bikes (starting with BMW F700 and F800 GS) at its Chennai plant. This move will allow the company to price its bikes competitively, thanks to the lower taxes on local assembly.
Last Updated on March 11, 2015
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